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International Colloquium “Care, Policies and Practices in Latin America: Reflections on Sustaining Life”

When
October 29, 2026
Where
Virtual · Ecuador
Format
Virtual

As part of International Day of Care and Support, PYDLOS-DIEP at the University of Cuenca and the ARTRA Foundation are organizing an international symposium to reflect on care policies and practices in Latin America. Through five academic presentations, the event will promote dialogue on public policies, the social organization of care, its recognition as a right, and the community-based knowledge that sustains life. The event aims to strengthen the exchange between research, local experiences, and public action, contributing to the Global Alliance for Care’s #VoicesOfCare campaign.

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